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I. News Hall highlights see page 2 f Opinion pffp J ! 1889 kF .Zr Arts Poetry at Weber see page 6 Sports Wildcat pride recoverable see page 7 1 'I Friday, Nov. 4, 1988 Celebrating the Weber State College Centennial Vol. 49, No 18 Vncw Ike Kfitt WW V 1 . . -'"V (The Signpost photo: Robeen GUIem) Students organize to fight tax initiatives By Peter Avion Asst. News Editor What began as a class discussion of the Tax Initiatives has become a full-fledged ex crci sc in pol ilicking for some students in Rod Julander's State and Local Government class. "We've decided to present a little campaign," said Dcbora Jorgensen, organizer of the anti-initiative movement. Students banded together last week to work out the details of manning a table in the UB Lobby, and become more informed about the tax initiatives and their potential consequences. However, the seeds for their efforts began early in the quarter when the initiatives were discussed as the result of questions from students about A, B, and C. According to students, Julandcr was very careful to present both sides of the tax debates in class and let them make up their own minds. Part of the class requirements are to become involved in the political process through 10 hours of volunteer work, study, or lecture and debate attendance, so the protests seemed to be a natural extension of that requirement. "It started out as a class project, but I'm really involved in the initiatives. It's a good chance to get involved," said Jorgensen. While Julandcr has helped students to get information, Jorgensen stressed he was not involved with their group. "He does support us, but not outright," she said. As a result, the students pursued other avenues for information. According to Jorgensen, they have done quite a bit of independent research, attended some debates, listened to the "Inside Utah" program on KUER FM 90, and obtained materials from both President Nadauld's office, and from the Taxpayers Coalition, who distribute special interest groups' pamphlets. Their goal is to able to answer questions about the initiatives and to educate the student body on their potential consequences. Although she is opposed to the initiatives, Jorgensen feels the best way to make a decision about them is to understand A, B, and C. "Become informed. I'm not saying you should vole one way or another. I'm saying you should know the initiative and know the effects," she said. The students, who decided not to choose a name for their group, will have an information booth set up in the UB Lobby today and Monday. Lifestyles and AIDS discussed By Dianna Tillman Asst. News Editor "It' s time to get our heads out of the sand and recognize homosexuality and bisexuality for what it is. It's time to look at these lifestyles in an educated way," said Dr. Gordon James, associate professor of Health Education at the Women's Resource Center Brown Bagger on Wednesday. He said that colleges and universities should be role models for education. Individuals that concern the health department most as AIDS carriers are homosexuals, bisexuals, IV drug users and prostitutes. According to James, "Utah is a 'closet' state with bisexual males putting people at risk." According to James, churches in the past have encouraged homosexual men to deny their homosexual tendency and marry with the hope of outgrowing their homosexuality. The men have become bisexual later in life when they could not deny their homosexuality. The men increase their wife's chance of being infected with the AIDS virus. If the infected wife then becomes pregnant, the baby will have the AIDS virus. James said that studies of gay men show the number of new gays infected has decreased dramatically (87) due to a change of gay lifestyles. Gay men that have tested positive for the HIV virus are accepting responsibility with their partners. "Gay men are changing their sexual behaviors," said James. This is not true with the other risk groups. Most infected women are IV drug users or have male partners that are users. "This is more prevalent than we think," said James. Of growing concern is infected women getting pregnant and infecting the baby. In Nevada, where prosulution is legal, there are no reported cases of AIDS attributed to prostitution. Prostitutes arc required by law to use condoms. On the East coast 30 of prostitutes are HIV positive. James said he docs not believe Utah is ready for legal prosulution. Prostitution is a serious problem in heterosexual AIDS transmission which has increased by 4. By 1992, the Center for Disease Control has estimated there will be 80,000 new cases of AIDS diagnosed. Most of these people have already been affected. The AIDS virus (see AIDS on page 2)

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I. News Hall highlights see page 2 f Opinion pffp J ! 1889 kF .Zr Arts Poetry at Weber see page 6 Sports Wildcat pride recoverable see page 7 1 'I Friday, Nov. 4, 1988 Celebrating the Weber State College Centennial Vol. 49, No 18 Vncw Ike Kfitt WW V 1 . . -'"V (The Signpost photo: Robeen GUIem) Students organize to fight tax initiatives By Peter Avion Asst. News Editor What began as a class discussion of the Tax Initiatives has become a full-fledged ex crci sc in pol ilicking for some students in Rod Julander's State and Local Government class. "We've decided to present a little campaign," said Dcbora Jorgensen, organizer of the anti-initiative movement. Students banded together last week to work out the details of manning a table in the UB Lobby, and become more informed about the tax initiatives and their potential consequences. However, the seeds for their efforts began early in the quarter when the initiatives were discussed as the result of questions from students about A, B, and C. According to students, Julandcr was very careful to present both sides of the tax debates in class and let them make up their own minds. Part of the class requirements are to become involved in the political process through 10 hours of volunteer work, study, or lecture and debate attendance, so the protests seemed to be a natural extension of that requirement. "It started out as a class project, but I'm really involved in the initiatives. It's a good chance to get involved," said Jorgensen. While Julandcr has helped students to get information, Jorgensen stressed he was not involved with their group. "He does support us, but not outright," she said. As a result, the students pursued other avenues for information. According to Jorgensen, they have done quite a bit of independent research, attended some debates, listened to the "Inside Utah" program on KUER FM 90, and obtained materials from both President Nadauld's office, and from the Taxpayers Coalition, who distribute special interest groups' pamphlets. Their goal is to able to answer questions about the initiatives and to educate the student body on their potential consequences. Although she is opposed to the initiatives, Jorgensen feels the best way to make a decision about them is to understand A, B, and C. "Become informed. I'm not saying you should vole one way or another. I'm saying you should know the initiative and know the effects," she said. The students, who decided not to choose a name for their group, will have an information booth set up in the UB Lobby today and Monday. Lifestyles and AIDS discussed By Dianna Tillman Asst. News Editor "It' s time to get our heads out of the sand and recognize homosexuality and bisexuality for what it is. It's time to look at these lifestyles in an educated way," said Dr. Gordon James, associate professor of Health Education at the Women's Resource Center Brown Bagger on Wednesday. He said that colleges and universities should be role models for education. Individuals that concern the health department most as AIDS carriers are homosexuals, bisexuals, IV drug users and prostitutes. According to James, "Utah is a 'closet' state with bisexual males putting people at risk." According to James, churches in the past have encouraged homosexual men to deny their homosexual tendency and marry with the hope of outgrowing their homosexuality. The men have become bisexual later in life when they could not deny their homosexuality. The men increase their wife's chance of being infected with the AIDS virus. If the infected wife then becomes pregnant, the baby will have the AIDS virus. James said that studies of gay men show the number of new gays infected has decreased dramatically (87) due to a change of gay lifestyles. Gay men that have tested positive for the HIV virus are accepting responsibility with their partners. "Gay men are changing their sexual behaviors," said James. This is not true with the other risk groups. Most infected women are IV drug users or have male partners that are users. "This is more prevalent than we think," said James. Of growing concern is infected women getting pregnant and infecting the baby. In Nevada, where prosulution is legal, there are no reported cases of AIDS attributed to prostitution. Prostitutes arc required by law to use condoms. On the East coast 30 of prostitutes are HIV positive. James said he docs not believe Utah is ready for legal prosulution. Prostitution is a serious problem in heterosexual AIDS transmission which has increased by 4. By 1992, the Center for Disease Control has estimated there will be 80,000 new cases of AIDS diagnosed. Most of these people have already been affected. The AIDS virus (see AIDS on page 2)